KAPSTONE INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KAPSTONE INC. — a pulp, paper, and paperboard mills facility located at 300 FIBRE WAY, LONGVIEW, WA 98632 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,950.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-02-03.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $28,950.00 is more than 3.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322121). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within WA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 6, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 3, 2014. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,950.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $4,135.71 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2014 enforcement action at KapStone Inc.’s Longview paper mill
This facility's $28,950 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322121 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,226.
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What OSHA violations was KAPSTONE INC. cited for?
KAPSTONE INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,950.00. The inspection opened on 2014-02-03.
How much was KAPSTONE INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,950.00 against KAPSTONE INC. in LONGVIEW, WA. Average per citation: $4,135.71.
Is KAPSTONE INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KAPSTONE INC. has a risk score of 23 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $28,950.00 is above the industry average.